Pregame notes: Kings without three starters against OKC

Already down Isaiah Thomas (right quad contusion), the Kings will also be without their starting forwards, Rudy Gay and Reggie Evans, both with back injuries when the Kings host the Oklahoma City Thunder, tonight.

Jason Thompson will start for Evans. Kings coach Michael Malone said either Travis Outlaw or Derrick Williams would start for Gay.

• The Thunder will have Thabo Sefolosha back in the starting lineup tonight. He missed the previous 17 games with a calf injury. Russell Westbrook (knee) is being given the night off.

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